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Southern Yellowthroat
Geothlypis velata
Southern Yellowthroat (Geothlypis velata) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South America.
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The Southern Yellowthroat (Geothlypis velata) is a member of the Parulidae family found in South America.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Parulidae New World Warblers
- Genus Geothlypis
- Species velata
Where it lives
Southeastern Peru, northern Bolivia and southern Amazonian Brazil to Argentina and Uruguay
Quick facts
- Family
- Parulidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The Southern Yellowthroat (Geothlypis velata) is a member of the Parulidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It is found across South America. Its distribution covers SA se Peru, n Bolivia and s Amazonian Brazil to Argentina and Uruguay.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Southern Yellowthroat live?
The Southern Yellowthroat is found across South America with a range covering SA se Peru, n Bolivia and s Amazonian Brazil to Argentina and Uruguay.
What family does the Southern Yellowthroat belong to?
The Southern Yellowthroat (Geothlypis velata) belongs to the Parulidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What sound does the Southern Yellowthroat make?
1 real field recording of the Southern Yellowthroat — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
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